YEARLY HIGH
0.0687 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0579 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0617 AUD

2016 ETB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0671 to the December average rate of 0.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0687 was down 0.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 343 AUD
2015 Average 322 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 290 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.88 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0679
0.0584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to AUD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0635, compared to 0.0599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0045 AUD (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AUD (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0583).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0671) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+9.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0671
2015 Avg (January) 0.0613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0687 0.0646 0.0671
February 0.0667 0.0648 0.0658
March 0.0651 0.0606 0.0623
April 0.0619 0.0594 0.0606
May 0.0640 0.0605 0.0631
June 0.0636 0.0603 0.0619
July 0.0613 0.0597 0.0605
August 0.0603 0.0588 0.0595
September 0.0607 0.0587 0.0597
October 0.0598 0.0583 0.0592
November 0.0612 0.0579 0.0596
December 0.0623 0.0594 0.0609